Information Sessions

Information sessions are a great way to learn more about course planning and Programs of Choice – including language programs such as French Immersion and Career Education options – as well as elective classes for high school students. Information sessions are being held in person.
Learn more by clicking on the following links:

High School Course Planning and Career Education Information Sessions

French Immersion Program – Elementary Students

Mandarin Language Arts Program – Elementary Students

Welcome to Kindergarten Info Evening for Parents of Children with Disabilities and Diverse Abilities

Registration

Register beginning in February (in advance of the next school year) if your student:

• is starting Kindergarten next Fall
• will be new (all grades) to the District next Fall

Apply in February (in advance of the next school year) to be considered for priority placement for the 2024-25 school year if your student:

• would like to apply to French Immersion, Mandarin Language Arts, or any of the other Secondary and ElementaryPrograms of Choice
• wants to attend a school other than their home school (cross-district transfer)

Current Grade 7 Students Going Into Grade 8
Students going into Grade 8 in the 2024-25 school year will receive information in the Spring about registration at their elementary school’s catchment high school as well as course selection. Therefore, current Grade 7s who attend an elementary school in the Burnaby School District do not need to apply in February unless they are wanting to attend a high school that is outside of their catchment. Regardless of which elementary school they attend, those who want to attend a different high school from the one in their local attendance area based on their home address need to apply for a cross-district transfer, which can be found here. To find the schools that serve your address click here. Families of current Grade 7 students who attend an independent or private school and want to go to a secondary school in the Burnaby School District should contact the office of the high school that is within their catchment to receive registration information by email.

Programs of Choice

Programs of Choice allow students to explore their interests, support their strengths or get exposed to a career. For most, applications are received in February for priority placement for the following school year. The Burnaby School District offers dozens of options, with many at the secondary level put on in partnership with higher education institutions or industry.

Programs of Choice – Secondary and Elementary Students

Students and their families are invited to attend these open houses put on by our secondary schools:

Career Education: January 16 at 6:30pm (to be held at Burnaby Central Secondary)

Alpha: February 1 at 5:30pm

Burnaby Central: February 8 at 5:30pm

Burnaby Mountain: January 25 at 6pm

Burnaby North: February 7 at 6pm

Burnaby South: January 17 at 6pm

Byrne Creek: January 25 at 6pm

Cariboo Hill: January 23 at 6pm

Moscrop: January 25 at 6pm

Learn more about student planning for next Fall.